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iShares China Large-Cap ETFClose $35.06EOD only
Max Pain
$35.00
Next expiry Aug 21, 2026
Expected Move
±$0.58
1.7% from close
Price Gap
-0.06
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
8
Low premium
P/C OI
0.85
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
7.5/10
Bearish tilt
Published snapshot: Aug 18, 2026 close
End-of-day snapshot

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Published Snapshot
Aug 18, 2026 close
FXI Theta Report
Analysis based on market close June 29, 2026
DirectionalTheta GangFlowEarningsConsensus

Consensus-supported lens with chain history and key metrics in the rail.

Theta Verdict

Attractiveness7 / 10
Sizing: Moderate
Primary: Credit Spreads
Invalidation: Sustained move below $30 support or above $34 resistance.
Confidence:
7 / 10
base 5; +2 GEX/flow strongly aligned; -1 spot 11.9% from MP; +1 VIX 18

IV Environment

IV Regime
High
IV vs VIX
IV at 55% vs VIX 17.65 – significantly elevated, favorable for premium selling.
Favorable?
Yes

Term structure: Front-week ATM IV 76.66% with extreme put skew (278%). Steep backwardation but elevated IV persists across expirations.

⚠️Extreme put skew front-week (278% IV) signals high tail risk.
📉Dealer net short gamma (-$14.8M) amplifies spot moves.
💰IV premium high vs VIX; selling volatility attractive.

Pin Risk Assessment

Spot vs MP: Below

GEX regime: Trending ($-14.8M)

Gamma flip: ~$30.00 — Approx — based on put OI concentration of 74,343 (5.4% below spot)

OI concentrations: Max pain pins: $36 (6/30), $32 (7/2), $34 (7/10). Call OI wall $37-$42; put floor $30. Gamma flip at $30.

Verdict: Elevated pin risk: spot near put OI concentration (5.4% below) and multiple max pain pins near-term.

Premium Opportunities

#1
Call credit spread
Sell 2026-08-21 $35.00/$36.00 call spread
Sell 2026-08-21 $35/$36 call spread to capture elevated premium with defined risk.
Credit: $0.08-$0.09
Max loss: $0.91
BE: $35.09
Mgmt: Monitor for move above $33.84; close at 50% max gain or before earnings. Liquidity warning: Liquidity constraints: long_call: Wide spread (51%).

Risk Alerts

!High put IV skew
!Negative dealer gamma
!Spot below max pain
!Bearish flow (PCR volume 2.05)
How to Use These Reports
This theta reflects the market close on June 29, 2026.
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